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SeedSeries AGaming

Thesis

Building a diverse and inclusive community of talented, experienced, creative independent game developers. We support indie teams with capital, operational expertise, and community resources to help them create great games and achieve sustainable success.

Likely not a fit for

Not interested in AAA studios, gambling-focused games, or purely hardware-focused gaming companies

How they invest

Lead or follow
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Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

3 contacts on file

KW

Kelly Wallick

Platform & OpsPartner and Community Builder · Primary contact

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EF

Ed Fries

General PartnerGeneral Partner

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e•••@1u•••.com

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Emily Greer

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Portfolio

Elodie Games
RobinEnterprise Software

Robin is an AI agent platform designed specifically for talent agencies to manage inbound brand inquiries, qualify deals, track talent rosters, and find new brand partners, allowing agents to focus on closing deals.

SparkypantsGaming

Sparkypants is a company offering a game on Steam and has a website at sparkypants.com.

FrostgiantGaming

Frost Giant Studios is an independent game development company based in California, known for creating the game Stormgate. They focus on developing PC real-time strategy games.

WindwalkGaming

Windwalk Games creates games and software that foster lasting communities, known for titles like SWORN and Enemy on Board.

Simwin SportsGaming

SimWin Sports is a virtual sports league offering fantasy sports and betting, featuring digital teams owned by celebrities and Hall of Fame legends. The platform allows fans to watch, predict, and earn.

LightfoxgamesGaming

Lightfox Games develops engaging video game applications, including Knight's Edge and Rumble Club, focusing on community interaction and player experience.

Bebop BeeGaming

BebopBee is a mobile games company based in Palo Alto, California, that operates a gaming store and collects user data to enhance its services. The company is independent and backed by top investors, focusing on providing engaging gaming experiences.

ClockworksGaming

Clockwork Labs is a video game developer focused on non-combat societal games, based in San Francisco.

OmedaGaming

Omeda Studios, formerly known as PredecessorGame.com, is a game development company focused on creating games like Predecessor.

Lightforge
Myrkur GamesGaming

Myrkur Games is a game development studio based in Reykjavík, Iceland, known for creating the game Echoes of the End. The studio was founded in 2016 and has a team of 40 developers.

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1Up Ventures Research Investment Thesis and Philosophy 1Up Ventures is a specialized venture fund dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive community of talented, experienced, and creative independent game developers. Founded by Ed Fries, former Microsoft Vice President who led the groundbreaking Xbox game publishing business through its launch, the fund operates with a core belief that the be…

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